New Jersey agents! I have a client selling a property to a buyer in New Jersey. Do you use the escrow process, attorney or title company to close a transaction?

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Angela Burton, Real Estate Professional (Realty One Group)

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Angela Burton

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Im in Orange County California. My clients live in cali but rented a property out in New Jersey with a lease option to buy. My question is who handles the closings in New Jersey. In California we have the escrow process, i want to know if its the same in New Jersey or if they need an attorney. Is that clearer? No agent needed. Just someone to do paperwork but not sure if its escrow or attorney in NJ

Jun 08, 2016 12:49 PM

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Kathleen Luiten

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Is your client doing a FSBO? Not sure about NJ law but in most states some agents will handle writing the contracts for a flat fee.

Jun 08, 2016 06:06 PM

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Pete Xavier

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Inna Ivchenko

Barcode Properties - Encino, CA

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I'm also in SoCal, but if your client does not use any agents by going FSBO why do you ask agents? Even if you find some information online why do you want any liability suggesting your client how it is done in another state?

Jun 08, 2016 05:13 PM

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Great question for your local attorney or title company.

Jun 08, 2016 01:27 PM

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Raj Taj

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Refer out your client to a New Jersey real estate agent or to a real estate attorney if they don't want agent representation.

I see you have many years in real estate, very surprised by your question.

Jun 08, 2016 12:10 PM

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Inna Ivchenko

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Wayne Zuhl

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The buyer's attorney handles the closing in NJ.

Jun 09, 2016 07:58 AM

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Barbara Todaro

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call a local NJ agent and ask....

Jun 09, 2016 05:03 AM

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Gabe Sanders

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I'm not in NJ but I think I would recommend getting an attorney.

Jun 09, 2016 04:45 AM

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Jun 08, 2016 10:54 PM

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Gita Bantwal

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They should get an attorney involved for the contrcat as it is FSBO. The attorney will advice

Jun 08, 2016 10:44 PM

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Jennifer Mackay

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Don't you need an attorney in New Jersey? I had a few referrals there and I thought that was a requirement

Jun 08, 2016 10:00 PM

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Roy Kelley

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I would call a local agent for recommendations.

Jun 08, 2016 09:13 PM

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Praful Thakkar

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Angela Burton - I am sure you got the right answer.... (I am in MA....)

Jun 08, 2016 04:55 PM

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Lise Howe

Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC

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I think it is an attorney for each side

Jun 08, 2016 12:56 PM

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Im in Orange County California. My clients live in cali but rented a property out in New Jersey with a lease option to buy. My question is who handles the closings in New Jersey. In California we have the escrow process, i want to know if its the same in New Jersey or if they need an attorney. Is that clearer? No agent needed. Just someone to do paperwork but not sure if its escrow or attorney in NJ
Is your client doing a FSBO? Not sure about NJ law but in most states some agents will handle writing the contracts for a flat fee.
I'm also in SoCal, but if your client does not use any agents by going FSBO why do you ask agents? Even if you find some information online why do you want any liability suggesting your client how it is done in another state?
Refer out your client to a New Jersey real estate agent or to a real estate attorney if they don't want agent representation.

I see you have many years in real estate, very surprised by your question.
I'm not in NJ but I think I would recommend getting an attorney.
They should get an attorney involved for the contrcat as it is FSBO. The attorney will advice
Don't you need an attorney in New Jersey? I had a few referrals there and I thought that was a requirement
Angela Burton - I am sure you got the right answer.... (I am in MA....)